PhD student wins PSOC's Best Exit Seminar award
Friday 16 December 2016
The Postgraduate Student Otago (Christchurch) association's annual award for the Best Exit Seminar was presented to PhD student Vanessa Lattimore.
UORG funding for ascorbate and chemotherapy interactions
Wednesday 12 October 2016
Congratulations to Associate Professor Gabi Dachs who has been awarded funding in the latest University of Otago Research Funding round.
Cancer research showcased at UOC Health Research Open Day
Monday 19 September 2016
We showcased our research and laboratories to the people of Christchurch at the UOC Health Research Open Day on Sunday.
Dad’s cancer journey inspires student’s PhD research
Monday 22 August 2016
Bailey Kennedy shared with The Press and stuff.co.nz about how her father’s battle with colorectal cancer inspired her to undertake her PhD on the disease.
CMRF funding success for a Mackenzie Principal Investigator
Wednesday 17 August 2016
Congratulations to Principal Investigator Dr Margaret Currie who was one of the seven recipients of Canterbury Medical Research Foundation grants in the latest funding round.
Research showcased at Cancer Society Information Evening
Friday 22 July 2016
The Mackenzie Cancer Research Group showcased some of their research at an information evening hosted the Cancer Society at the St Andrew’s College Centennial Chapel on the 20 July 2017.
Obesity's impact on breast cancer
Tuesday 24 May 2016
A team of specialist cancer researchers have joined forces to focus on the impact of obesity on breast cancer.
Will eating cake give me cancer?
Thursday 14 April 2016
Dr Logan Walker gave a public lecture discussing a number of cancer myths, answering questions such as 'will eating cake give me cancer?'
The Mackenzie Marvels raise money for cancer research
Monday 7 March 2016
The Mackenzie Cancer Research Group participated in the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for the fourth year in a row to celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers, remember loved ones lost to cancer and to fight cancer back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of the Cancer Society and cancer research.
Assistant Research Fellow begins PhD study
Wednesday 10 February 2016
Assistant Research Fellow George Wiggins is starting his PhD on gene expression variability in breast tumour development with the Mackenzie Cancer Research Group.
Cancer genetics Principal Investigator on One News
Monday 18 January 2016
Dr Logan Walker featured in an item about access to genetic testing on TVNZ's One News on Sunday 17 January 2016.
